The LSU Rural Life Center and Burden Museum and Gardens are a hidden gem in Baton Rouge. They are…read morelocated right by I-10 on Essen, so they are easy to find. It's a very large property, and serves many purposes and hosts many events. It's a great resource that our city is very lucky to have. There are gardens and research facilities here associated with LSU, there are historical buildings and artifacts from Louisiana, then there are forests and wetlands, these are linked by roads and hiking trails. There's lots to see, and there are various events to participate in. One of these events is the new Louisiana Lights Festival which is a holiday-themed light show. It's impressive already and it's just getting started. Each year will bring more to this event! Another great event is the fall festival with its corn mazes, petting zoos, hay rides, and other fall fun activities. There are different events throughout the year, one need only check the website to be informed. There's really something for everyone here, from agriculture, horticulture, children's playgrounds, hiking, history, or just a place to have a picnic, this facility is there to meet the needs of the community. It's something that our residents and visitors should be aware of and utilize!

Amazing! A beautiful nature oasis. From mossy oaks to sunflowers, there is so much to look at here!…read more Located right off the interstate or on Essen Lane, the Burden Gardens is Baton Rouge's hidden gem. Besides just looking at nature or going on a nature walk for free, there are several events that take place here regularly. Junior League has a kid-friendly event under the outdoor the gazebo each month, there is the Louisiana Lights event in December, and a corn maze in Oct. This place is huge! There is a meeting place, which is easily accessible when you pull in. There are also places to stop and sit and go to the restroom. A great place to explore!!

Wonderful oasis in the city for a stroll or a lunch. Beautiful rose garden; informative herb…read moregarden. Pollinators garden is such a joy! The volunteers who maintain this area for the community are unbelievably dedicated. Thank y'all!

A peaceful break in the middle of a bustling city. I couldn't resist getting out in the beautiful…read moresunshine this weekend, and while driving around running errands, I pulled into the Botanic Garden for a quick walk. While nothing is blooming right now as it's still February, you can still quietly walk around and take in the seasonal nature. There are plenty of benches spread about so you can sit and take a break if needed. The grounds are very clean and clear of debris. I look forward to going once things bloom and brighten up a bit.

I honestly didn't know this place existed until about a month ago…read more It's a free to visit unless you want to go to the Windrush Gardens which cost $3 to get in. There is also a museum called the Rural Life Museum that also charges a small admission fee. This is a nice small piece of Heaven in the middle of Baton Rouge. The sunflower field was a magical place to visit. There are many walking trails. You can even rent out s building for weddings and parties. I will definitely be revisiting this beautiful place again! It's a great place to have a family or romantic picnic. They were also having a orchid sale which was interesting to look at .

The paths that the students and volunteers create and maintain. You can hear the highway from some…read moreof the turns, yet you are tucked away in luscious gardens and walking paths. The Rural Life Museum is housed on the premises, and while the trails are free, the Windrush garden has a fee, and worth it for a day of just mindless nature absorbing. GEAUX Tigers! Keep your living lab alive for all to enjoy!

This park is filled with historic tidbits and gems about Louisiana. You can tell the park is well…read moretaken care of. It's quiet & has a nice location right next to a lake. I would be back to walk my dog.

Lovely park right next to the capitol buildings. Lovely old oaks shading parts. A lot of statues,…read morethe Liberty Bell replica is here as is the Old Arsenal Museum. Come take a walk outside.

We came here on a Saturday I believe. The weather was perfect! We roamed around and enjoyed our…read moretime. Loved reading about all the different plants!

If you are more "outside-y" than "outdoorsy", this is a nice place to pop in to be in nature and…read moretake a quick breather. It's not too big of a walking trail, so you can finish walking it quickly. It's a nice peaceful spot, and we enjoyed sitting outside by the lake and watching the turtles.

I had called Todd about doing my mother's lawn but he had to decline the work as he was…read moreshorthanded. He asked me to call back in about a month if I didn't find anyone. In the meantime, someone else came out and promised an estimate the next day. Three days later he hadn't sent and estimate and when I called to ask about it, he told me that he just couldn't do the work. So, I called Todd again. He had hired more help and came out to see what needed to be done. He listened to everything that Mom wanted done and started the next week. I've texted him several times with questions or comments and he always replies. A sprinkler head was broken by his crew; but when I alerted him to the problem he was out having it fixed within a day. My 96-year-old mother is very pleased as she loves her yard although she can't work in it any longer.

Neighbors, I'm a guy who was raised in the belief that...to quote my Dad ..."you can tell a man's…read morecharacter by the way he keeps his lawn and home"...thank you Dad! I've always done my best to follow that belief, until back surgery recently sidelined me. The Gardens & Grounds team has my back, front, sides and all that is associated with keeping my lawn and landscape up to Dad's and my standards. I'm very confident in this 5 star review. Terry Singer, Capital Heights (an Amazing Place to Live)

This place is a complete JOKE. The level of unprofessionalism from the property manager Kamairea is…read moreunbelievable and absolutely unacceptable for a property that calls itself "luxury." Every interaction I had with Kamairea felt dismissive, unhelpful, and downright disrespectful. I even spoke with several of my neighbors just to make sure it wasn't only me and it turns out many residents have had similar negative experiences with her. When multiple people are saying the same thing, it's clearly not an isolated issue. I'm not sure why she's still employed here. The building might look nice on the outside, but the way residents are treated is awful. Management needs a serious overhaul. I would not recommend living here to anyone.

I traveled from Texas to Louisiana hoping to find an apartment. This was the first and only one I…read moretoured. Chelsea was SO nice! She gave such a nice tour and answered all of my questions. She immediately welcomed me and told me about all the great things this building had to offer. She also explained the safety The Heron maintains. After the tour with her my mom and I decided we didn't need to look anywhere else. The building was so nice, clean, and smelled great!! So grateful Chelsea was able to give us such a wonderful experience!

So much more than just a plant shop! I was blown away by the variety of stuff in here…read more Right when you walk inside, there is so much to look at. Of course, there we're plant things (watering cans, gloves, seeds, etc.) but there was also home decor items, candles, pillows, swings... I could go on and on! It was actually pretty organized and everything was presented well. When we got outside, to actually shop for what we came for, there were endless amounts of sections and row of flowers. Just beautiful! We were looking for plants on my front patio, which gets full sun. When we were just walking around, an employee asked if we needed his assistance and he helped us find the perfect plants for my house. Checkout seemed chaotic, but it went pretty fast. The line was backed up into the plant section, and we were worried that it would take years to checkout, but to our surprise, very fast! I immediately planted my plants right when I got home, and they look perfect! Such a great plant shop!

Our instructor Kyla was awesome! She shared her background, the store's story and detailed…read moreinstructions in each step of the wreath making. I enjoyed how she encouraged individualism and creativity. Each of us started with the same supplies but had varied end products while learning the same sustainable skills of wreath making! Kyla also taught us a tucking method, so that we could repurpose our decorations and the wreath for other seasons! This further added to the value of the workshop. But there were hot glue guns available for permanent designs as well.

Stumbled upon this gem of a museum and garden. We enjoyed the displays from earlier settlers and…read morethe tools used to survive the rural areas of Louisiana. The reconstruction of the homes that were actually at the those properties were done with care and accuracy. Seeing the plantation area along with the displays on daily life showed some truths and acknowledgement on what life was like for both owners and slaves. I was amazed to see that most of the cabins were multiple generations, sharecroppers and later school houses. This museum has many items that all Louisianan's need to experience and explore. The gardens are well kept and beautiful. We save various birds, bugs and snakes to keep an eye out while exploring. Bug spray, water and sunscreen should all be brought if planning a trip.

We attended the Zapp's Beerfest here which was an outside event. It was a great event and very…read moreorganized. There were MANY police officers around so I felt very safe! I feel that they should've had music at this event and more food booths. Music would have enhanced the experience. Uber and Lyft both struggled to find this place for pick up and drop off, which was a little frustrating.

I've always loved gardening, and the weather in Baton Rouge is perfect for it. However, I was…read morefeeling the urge to put in a water feature to turn my garden into a true sanctuary. Southern Turf Landscaping (http://www.landscapingbr.com/) helped set me up with a gorgeous water feature and my garden is a wonder to behold now.

From the owner: Baton Rouge Landscaping and Irrigation is an Irrigation and Landscaping company in Baton Rouge that…read moreprovides several different services. We have been in the business for over eight years and are continuing to expand through out the area. We provide the following services: - Landscape Design - Landscape Services - Irrigation installation - Sprinkler System Repair - Sprinkler Installs - Retaining Walls - Concrete pavers for yards and side-walks - Other various landscaping services - Lawn Care Service and Mowing - Planting and Shrub Maintaining We take pride in our level of customer service and invite you to give us a call. When you do business with us, you have easy access to the owner of the company so if something isn't up to your standards, you can let us know about it. We invite you to give us a call and try out our services. You will be satisfied in our workmanship and customer service.